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Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I Match Summary

SL vs ENG, 2026 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka vs England Scorecard
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3rd T20I, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy , Feb 03, 2026
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
116 (19.3/20)
England England
128/9 (20.0/20)
England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Sam Curran
    58(48)&0/9(1)
  • Player of the Series
    Sam Curran
ENG 128/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108668-sam-curran-playerprofile>Sam Curran</a>
Sam Curran
58 (48)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 120.83SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1367-jos-buttler-playerprofile>Jos Buttler</a>
Jos Buttler
25 (21)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 119.04SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/5
R/W
Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/2
R/W
SL 116/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
26 (26)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 100SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
23 (12)
  • 0x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 191.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jacob Bethell
ECON 3.14
3.3
OVERS
11/4
R/W
Bowler
Will Jacks
ECON 3.50
4
OVERS
14/3
R/W
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See you later - That wraps up the proceedings for this series! England completes the whitewash. This will be a massive confidence booster for them as they head into the World Cup. Harry Brook steps up to lift the silverware and celebrate with his team. This also brings an end to our coverage. Thank you for tuning in, and until next time, cheers!
The captain of England - Harry Brook says it was awesome to be part of this group, praising the boys for fighting hard right till the end. He added that the team has shown its ability to adapt to different surfaces. Brook lauded Sam Curran for guiding them to a competitive total and noted that the 16 overs of spin bowled in Sri Lanka’s own backyard made a huge difference. He also mentioned that playing World Cup cricket in these conditions will benefit the team greatly going forward. Brook signed off by saying he thoroughly enjoyed the tour and hopes to return to Sri Lanka soon.
The captain of Sri Lanka - Dasun Shanaka, says that they are really disappointed and they should have taken the game deep. Adds that they did well with the ball, but they need to do well with the bat. He adds that they will take the positives from here, and they need to address the areas where they fell short. Mentions that they need to play spin better, and that is an area they are concerned about. Ends by saying that they have a good bowling side and the batters need to find their form.
Sam Curran is the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series as well - Sam Curran says that it was a good game, and as the ball was gripping, they knew 135-140 would have been a decent score. Adds that it has been a fantastic series, and they are pumped up for the big event. Adds that they played really well and they are really proud of 3-0
Presentation time...
Chameera was brilliant with the ball - Earlier in the day, the English batters struggled to find their rhythm on a sluggish surface, crawling to a total of 128/9. Sam Curran was the lone warrior, fighting hard for a gritty half-century while the rest of the lineup crumbled. The standout performer was undoubtedly Dushmantha Chameera, who ripped through the visitors with pace and variations to claim a stunning five-wicket haul.
Spinners sealed the deal for the visitors - It was a brilliant collective bowling effort from England to defend such a low score. Will Jacks was exceptional, coming into the attack late to snap up 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his four overs. With Bethell taking four and the trio of Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, and Liam Dawson chipping in with a wicket each, England choked the runs and bowled Sri Lanka out, leaving the hosts 12 runs short in a game they should have won.
Bethell's over changed the game completely - As the pressure mounted, England went for the kill. The turning point arrived in the 18th over when Jacob Bethell produced a magical spell. He dismissed Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, and Dasun Shanaka in that over. That triple strike completely broke the back of the Sri Lankan chase, swinging the momentum decisively in England's favor when it mattered most.
The chase stuttered completely for the Lankans - Chasing a target of 129, Sri Lanka had a shaky start, losing Kamil Mishara for a duck. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis briefly steadied the ship with a 33-run partnership, but the English bowlers kept applying pressure. Wickets fell at regular intervals, and when Kusal Mendis departed for 26 in the 10th over, Sri Lanka found themselves at 65/4. The game was evenly poised, but the hosts needed a partnership that never came.
England completes the clean sweep! England has pulled off an absolute heist! Defending a modest total, they have stunned the hosts to win by 12 runs and complete a 3-0 series clean sweep. It looked like a lost cause, but the visitors showed incredible character to turn the game on its head. This victory is a massive morale booster heading into the World Cup, while Sri Lanka will be left wondering how they let this one slip from their grasp.
Over 19.3 : 116/10
1 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • W 19.3
M. Theekshana
2 (6)
M. Pathirana
2 (4)
J. Bethell
3.3-0-11-4
19.3
W
Jacob Bethell To Maheesh Theekshana OUT!
OUT! ALL OVER FOR SRI LANKA! Jacob Bethell finishes with four wickets. Tossed up full, around off. Maheesh Theekshana looks to slog it across the line, but gets the top edge that flies to short third where Dawson takes the catch. England have defended 128 as Sri Lanka are dismissed for just 116. England win by 12 runs and take the series 3-0.
19.2
1
Jacob Bethell To Matheesha Pathirana
Tossed up full, on the middle and leg. Matheesha Pathirana nudges it toward short mid-wicket for one. 13 off 4 balls now.
19.1
0
Jacob Bethell To Matheesha Pathirana
Jacob Bethell bowls it very full, sliding into the middle stump line. Matheesha Pathirana looks to slog it across the line but misses and wears it in front. Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger. Sri Lanka takes the review. The replays show a clear spike on the inside edge and the decision is changed to NOT OUT.
Over 19 : 115/9
2 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
M. Theekshana
2 (5)
M. Pathirana
1 (2)
L. Dawson
4-0-25-1
18.6
0
Liam Dawson To Maheesh Theekshana
Pushed through fuller, on the leg stump line. Maheesh Theekshana looks to flick it across the line, but misses and wears on the pad. 14 needed off the last 6 balls.
18.5
0
Liam Dawson To Maheesh Theekshana
Tad short, spinning away, just outside off. Maheesh Theekshana looks to hack it across the line but fails to connect. The pressure is paramount.
18.4
0
Liam Dawson To Maheesh Theekshana
Flatter, angling in and turns away to go past the outside edge of Maheesh Theekshana.
18.3
1
Liam Dawson To Matheesha Pathirana
IN THE AIR AND FALLS SAFELY! Fuller and quicker, on the leg pole. Matheesha Pathirana tries to work across the line, gets the leading edge toward backward point, and falls in front of the diving fielder. Single taken.
18.2
0
Liam Dawson To Matheesha Pathirana
DAWSON NEARLY TAKES A STUNNER! Flighted full, on the middle and leg stump line. Matheesha Pathirana looks to nudge across the line, gets a soft leading edge to the right of the bowler, who makes a good effort but fails to grab the chance.
18.1
1
Liam Dawson To Maheesh Theekshana
Flatter arm ball, on the middle and leg stump line. Maheesh Theekshana chips it toward the short mid-wicket region and takes a single.
Matheesha Pathirana is the last batter for Sri Lanka.
Over 18 : 113/9
5 Runs
  • 4 B 17.1
  • W 17.2
  • 017.3
  • W 17.4
  • 117.5
  • W 17.6
D. Shanaka
4 (6)
M. Theekshana
1 (1)
J. Bethell
3-0-10-3
17.6
W
Jacob Bethell To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! Three wickets for Jacob Bethell in the over, and he is cock-a-hoop! Tosses it on a length, sliding in, and gets it to spin away after pitching. Dasun Shanaka shimmies down to work it across the line, but gets beaten by the turn and bounce. Had no chance to get back and Jos Buttler is quick to take off the bails in a flash. Sri Lanka are nine down with 16 needed off 12 balls.
17.5
1
Jacob Bethell To Maheesh Theekshana
Flatter, sliding into off. Maheesh Theekshana works it through the gap at mid-wicket for one.
Maheesh Theekshana joins his captain at the crease.
17.4
W
Jacob Bethell To Dushmantha Chameera OUT!
OUT! SOFT DISMISSAL FOR CHAMEERA! Flighted on a fullish length, just outside off. Chameera comes forward and chips it straight to Harry Brook at the short cover region, who makes no mistake. Two wickets in the over for Bethell. Chameera departs for a silver duck. Eight down now.
17.3
0
Jacob Bethell To Dushmantha Chameera
Tossed up on a length, just outside off. Dushmantha Chameera defends into the off-side.
With the game on a knife-edge, Dushmantha Chameera comes in next.
17.2
W
Jacob Bethell To Dunith Wellalage OUT!
OUT! SHARP CATCH SENDS WELLALAGE PACKING! Tossed up on a length, turning into off. Dunith Wellalage sits low, looking to slog sweep, but gets the inside edge onto his pad, and it further lobs up into the leg side. Jos Buttler moves quickly, dives forward, and hangs onto a brilliant catch. Sri Lanka slide further.
17.1
b
Jacob Bethell To Dunith Wellalage
FOUR BYES! Lucky! Tossed up very full, around off. Dunith Wellalage goes hard for the drive but squeezes the bat into the pitch. Buttler fails to collect it, and it ricochets off the keeper's pad and runs down to deep third for four byes.
Over 17 : 108/6
5 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 216.6
D. Shanaka
4 (5)
D. Wellalage
9 (12)
A. Rashid
4-0-25-1
16.6
2
Adil Rashid To Dasun Shanaka
Tad short, googly, on the middle and leg. Dasun Shanaka sits low and slog-sweeps it toward the fine leg region for a couple more to end the over.
16.5
1
Adil Rashid To Dunith Wellalage
Tossed up on the middle and leg. Dunith Wellalage nudges it toward square leg for one.
Full Commentary
19 OV
2 Runs
L. Dawson to M. Theekshana M. Pathirana
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
5 Runs
J. Bethell to D. Wellalage D. Chameera M. Theekshana D. Shanaka
  • 4 B 17.1
  • W 17.2
  • 017.3
  • W 17.4
  • 117.5
  • W 17.6
17 OV
5 Runs
A. Rashid to D. Wellalage D. Shanaka
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 216.6
16 OV
6 Runs
W. Jacks to J. Liyanage D. Shanaka D. Wellalage
  • W 15.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 215.4
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
6 Runs
J. Bethell to D. Wellalage J. Liyanage
  • 1 LB 14.1
  • 014.2
  • 214.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
1 Runs
W. Jacks to K. Mendis D. Wellalage J. Liyanage
  • W 13.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
13 Runs
L. Dawson to K. Mendis J. Liyanage
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 412.3
  • 112.4
  • 612.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
4 Runs
W. Jacks to J. Liyanage K. Mendis
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
8 Runs
A. Rashid to K. Mendis J. Liyanage
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
3 Runs
W. Jacks to K. Mendis J. Liyanage K. Mendis
  • W 9.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 1 WD 9.4
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
A. Rashid to P. Rathnayake K. Mendis
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 48.4
  • 18.5
  • W 8.6
8 OV
4 Runs
J. Bethell to K. Mendis P. Rathnayake
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
4 Runs
A. Rashid to P. Rathnayake K. Mendis
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
9 Runs
S. Curran to P. Rathnayake K. Mendis
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
9 Runs
L. Dawson to P. Nissanka P. Rathnayake K. Mendis
  • 64.1
  • W 4.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
14 Runs
J. Overton to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 13.1
  • 63.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
8 Runs
L. Wood to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 62.6
2 OV
1 Runs
L. Dawson to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
5 Runs
L. Wood to P. Nissanka K. Mishara K. Mendis
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • W 0.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs
  • Player of the Match Sam Curran
  • Player of the Series Sam Curran
  • Umpire Hemantha Boteju (SL), Ravindra Kottahachchi (SL) and Nimali Perera (SL)
  • Referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: England 128/9 in 20.0 overs
  • Sam Curran 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • England 101/6 in 16.5 overs
  • Drinks: England 59/5 in 10.0 overs
  • England 50/5 in 8.2 overs
  • Referral 2 (9.1 ovs): Sri Lanka against S Curran (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ENG: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 35/4
  • Referral 1 (0.2 ovs): Sri Lanka against B Duckett (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, ENG: 2)
  • Referral 2 (19.1 ovs): M Pathirana against England (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, ENG: 2)
  • Sri Lanka 100/6 in 15.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (13.1 ovs): K Mendis against England (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ENG: 2)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 62/4 in 9.1 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 in 6.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 46/2
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